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The bylaw came into effect March 2023 and covers the 19 boroughs. It prohibits the use of most single use plastic containers in restaurants and grocery stores.

Clearing the forest floor of debris can make a difference during a wildfire, which one organization says was made evident during last summer's McDougall Creek wildfire.

Six firefighters with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services are camping out on the rooftop of Station 2, in an effort to make a difference for families affected by muscular dystrophy.

In Elsipogtog, N.B., a new community-led unit called Indige-Watch is helping RCMP on calls involving Indigenous people. Police and elders say the unit is making a difference.

Richmond RCMP said that suspects have been using different techniques to lure victims into buying their fake valuables and stealing vanity items.

The Ontario government announced $9 million for supportive housing projects in Guelph, Ont., last week. Backers of the projects say the funding will make a huge difference.

Take Pride has catalogued the state of city streets as part of its annual 'litter index,' and is now hoping Winnipeggers will get on board and help tackle the problem.

The event takes place at Metro Hub located at 1265 Ellis St beginning at 1 p.m., with the walk/run ending at 2 p.m.

Following a stormy public meeting, Premier Tim Houston has cancelled plans to consolidate Antigonish, N.S. Community activists are relieved; local politicians are disappointed.

Garbage piles continue to be a problem in the alleys of the Regina north central neighbourhood, but some local residents have taken it upon themselves to deal with the mess.

Grand prizes include a fully furnished, 3,500-square-foot, 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom luxury home, built by Bridlewood Homes and valued at nearly $1.4 million.

Fredericton approved new grants under the federal Housing Accelerator Fund. Habitat for Humanity New Brunswick's CEO said it will be game-changing but it won't solve the problem.

The FIQ said Saturday that 61 per cent of members who took part in an online election voted against the deal. The poll had a participation rate of 77 per cent.

Calgary dog owner Tara Duncan has started a colourful campaign this spring, coming up with a fun way to tackle a persistent pet problem.

Two years ago Matt Thompson’s life was saved after receiving a liver transplant. Now he's giving back with a campaign through his Vancouver oyster bar.

CAA-Quebec kicked off its annual campaign on Tuesday, asking drivers to vote and send in photos of which street is the most difficult to navigate.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will be making her official visit to Saskatchewan with stops in Regina and Saskatoon from April 22 to 24.

The TTC is launching a nine-month pilot program that will see special constables and fare inspectors equipped with body cameras. Critics say the plan may not be effective.

An organization in Nova Scotia that provides housing support for women and families is sounding the alarm over homelessness in Halifax.

Police in Nova Scotia are appealing for information in the homicide of an 18-year-old man, who died in hospital four days after being shot in the community of North Preston.